Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips
Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips deliver juicy, tender chicken wrapped in a crackling golden crust with a gentle garlic note from a buttermilk soak. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day platters, or family-friendly lunches, especially when paired with your favorite dipping sauces. Expect a satisfying crunch outside and moist, flavorful meat inside.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder. Pour the mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
In another large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, and salt together.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator; drain and discard the buttermilk mixture. Place the chicken in the bag with the flour mixture; seal the bag, then shake to coat.
- 4
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Carefully place the coated chicken into the skillet. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown and the juices run clear. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1281.07 kcal High
- Protein 36.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 115.75 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.96 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 155.31 mg High
- Sodium 982.18 mg High
- Fiber 1.89 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.88 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.26 g Low Source
- Calcium 82.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 434.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.08 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄